When goats wander loose, Andy McDonald gets phone calls. Andy’s our ACHS Humane Agent, and he gets called when goats are seen wandering in the road. Andy got two of these calls in December, and one turned into a ten-day epic.


This goat had just been purchased the day before it got out of the pen and wandered down Rt. 356 near Mineral, winding up on a neighbor’s property. When Andy tried to catch it, the goat leapt out of reach again and again. It didn’t know Andy and wouldn’t come to him. It didn’t know its new owner, either. Finally it crawled under the house and wouldn’t come out. Andy came back the following day and it was same story. Another day, and another… It was five attempts spanning ten days before the goat was caught and returned to its owner!


Andy’s the guy to call for cases like this, as well as for more serious situations like animal abuse. When you need him, call (740) 590-0711.

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Alfonzo the drooler

If you’ve been to our clinic, you might have met a sweet fellow named Alfonzo, a strapping black-and-white cat who came to us from Cop-per’s Landing Animal Sanctuary. 

Alfonzo quickly became known for his gentle nature—and for his fre-quent drooling. He seemed to have a mouth infection so we treated it with antibiotics, but further evaluation revealed severe dental disease.

This required more extensive medical care. Thanks to the Rascal Unit Mobile Veterinary Hospital, Alfonzo is now down to just three teeth and feeling much better! 


Best of all, Alfonzo was adopted by one of his original rescuers, a sweet young girl he used to follow around, making his story a truly happy ending. 

New door at the clinic!

We have a new back door at ourJacksonville clinic. This might not sound like exciting news to you but for those of us working there, getting this door feels like Christmas morning!



The leaky old door it replaced was hardly doing the job—making it im-possible to control the temperature in the surgery and workrooms. 

It will be a nice warm winter for the residents in Jacksonville, both the human residents and the furry ones! :-)

8 cats desperately needed care

ACHS has been working with a family with eight cats who are unable to provide their veterinary care. Situations like this are tough, but we’re grateful when we’re able to help with creative solutions to provide these animals a healthier, better life.



On Dec. 12, Humane Agent Andy McDonald transported all eight cats to our Jacksonville clinic, where Dr. Aanestad of Athens Veterinary Clinic examined them. They received vaccines, deworm-er, and flea treatment. A big Thank You to Andy and Dr. A., and to our great volunteers at the clinic!

Virginia Slim

Virginia Slim is a little sweetheart. She came in with Misty will be getting spayed on Jan. 10 and available for adoption soon after. She’s less than 4 months old. 

Misty

Misty arrived with Virginia Slim She’ll be spayed on Jan. 10 and available for adoption soon after. She’s less than 4 months old.

Sarah

Sarah and Savannah are a bond-ed pair, who need to stay togeth-er. They’re 7 months old and very, very friendly. They’ll make won-derful lap cats but they’re fiercely independent: they’ll decide when it’s lap time and don’t want to be picked up! :)

Savannah

Savannah and Sarah are a bond-ed pair, who need to stay togeth-er. They’re 7 months old and very, very friendly. They’ll make won-derful lap cats but they’re fiercely independent: they’ll decide when it’s lap time and don’t want to be picked up! :)

Joann

Joann is 6 months old and was found on the highway near the East State Street exit in Athens. She had a badly injured tail which had to be amputated, poor thing. But she’s recovered well. Joann’s a sweet girl who gets along with other cats and dogs.

This Bulletin is put together by ACHS volunteers Kate Erlewine and Tom Erlewine, with information from Mary Connolly, ACHS Executive Director. 


Please send comments and suggestions to info@athenshumane.org. 


The Athens County Humane Society isn’t part of, or funded by any national organization. We’re just local volunteers here to help animals. 
We’ve been doing this work in Athens County since 1910.


We provide the county’s only response team for cases of animal abuse and neglect. 

We care for abandoned animals, paying their vet bills, finding them shelter in foster homes, and adopting them into forever homes. 


Your support for ACHS gives immediate aid to suffering animals in Ath-ens County. We need your help!



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